Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay 2024 | Bellarine Peninsula

Tasting Notes

Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay 2024 Bellarine Peninsula delivers complexity and vibrancy with nectarine, grapefruit and creamy oak, showcasing cool-climate elegance with tremendous drive and 6-8 year cellaring potential.

Appearance

Pale gold with brilliant clarity and a subtle green tinge, displaying excellent luminosity that reflects the wine's cool-climate origins and meticulous winemaking from the Bellarine Peninsula's basalt-derived soils.

Aroma

Complex and lively aromatics of ripe nectarine and zesty grapefruit dominate the nose, beautifully rounded out by creamy lees-derived notes and subtle nutty oak characters. The bouquet is inviting and expressive, showcasing elegant integration between pure fruit expression and carefully selected French oak influence.

Palate

Fresh and vibrant on entry with a distinctive mineral edge that reflects the unique Bellarine Peninsula terroir. White peach and grapefruit flavours provide bright fruit intensity, transitioning seamlessly to a savoury mid-palate that adds depth and complexity. The finish features cashew nut oak notes that are beautifully integrated, providing structure and length. Tremendous drive and backbone suggest this wine will reward cellaring over the next 6 to 8 years, developing further richness and textural complexity with age.

Pairs With

This versatile Chardonnay pairs beautifully with grilled prawns and scallops, roasted chicken with herbs, creamy lobster pasta, pan-seared fish with beurre blanc, soft triple-cream cheeses, pork tenderloin with apple, or wild mushroom risotto.